Israeli Air Strikes Kill Seven Palestinians in Gaza City

At least seven Palestinians were killed late Friday night after Israeli air strikes struck a residential building and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City, according to local sources and medical officials.

Residents said the strikes caused powerful explosions that shook nearby neighborhoods, sending panic through the area as rescue workers and civilians rushed to search through debris for survivors. Several others were reportedly injured in the attacks, though the exact number of casualties remains unclear.

The Israeli military stated that the operation was aimed at targeting the head of the armed wing of Hamas in Gaza. Israeli authorities claimed the targeted individual was involved in coordinating militant activities against Israel.

However, Al Jazeera reported that it could not independently verify Israel’s claims regarding the intended target or whether the individual was among those killed.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of destruction in the affected areas, with damaged buildings, shattered vehicles, and emergency teams working overnight to evacuate victims. Families living near the strike sites reportedly fled the area fearing further attacks.

The latest bombardment comes amid ongoing hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed factions in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has continued to trigger humanitarian concerns, with civilians bearing the brunt of repeated air strikes, shelling, and shortages of essential supplies.

International organizations and humanitarian agencies have repeatedly called for restraint and the protection of civilians as violence continues across the region.